Policy guidance on recording patient safety events and levels of harm

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This guidance is for users of the new Learn from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) service, to provide context and guidance on selection of appropriate categories when recording incidents. It focuses on which Event Type is appropriate for different circumstances, and how to select the most appropriate options for the Levels of Harm categorisation required within Patient Safety Incidents.

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Policy guidance on recording patient safety events and levels of harm

Policy guidance on recording patient safety events and levels of harm

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